Two decades ago, Craig Madans wanted a contractor to remodel his house.

He said the process of getting a contractor to his home took longer than necessary.

“I did what anyone would do in that situation. I called my mom," Madans said. "She told me to stop my whining and that she’ll get a contractor over there in the morning. Sure enough, there was a contractor at my doorstep the next day and I thought that the whole process should be made easier."

So, he started his own company, HOCOA the Home Repair Network, to help homeowners connect with independent contractors quickly. The company has locations in more than a dozen states and Washington, D.C.

Now, Madans is expanding the business into Cleveland County.

The expansion will soon include a Shelby office, managed by Chris Hundley, on West Dixon Boulevard.

HOCOA offers contractors for home repair, plumbing, computer repair, roofing and other home construction services.

“All of the contractors are local, insured, screened and tailored to your particular repair needs,” Madans said. “Everything is available 24/7. If you need to call someone at 2 in the morning, you can call, and we will have someone live to talk to you, no music, no extensions."

The company has access to more than 200 independent contractors and is looking to connect with more from the Cleveland County area, Madans said.

In addition to referrals, HOCOA has also partnered with companies including SEARS to sell appliances and technology at a discount.

“In some cases, it’s cheaper to buy a new piece of equipment instead of fixing it,” Madans said.